14.5% alc., 98 cases, $45. Released in
March 2010. The Yard Vineyard was planted by Ryan Carr in 1998 and is located at the northern tip of the Sta.
Rita Hills AVA. The original owners ceased farming the vineyard so it was never harvested, but in 2005 Bryan
Babcock leased the vineyard and it is now in full production. Clones 114 and 115.
·The nose is more savory
than fruity with notes of underbrush, spice, black tea and oak. Very tasty, even striking, flavors of fresh
cherries and strawberries, with undertones of melon and brioche. Very smoothly textured with knife like acidity
on the citric finish. I really like the intense strawberry flavor of this wine. Very good.Reviewed July 15, 2010